Senior Planning Manager

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consulting business, we leverage our unique combination of practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock potential in every project.

The project:

P6 senior planner to work on large-scale construction projects.

Our values shape how we consult and define the people we want to join us:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

You will champion Mace's safety values, leading and maintaining high standards in safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance.

You will possess expertise in local health and safety regulations relevant to the project portfolio.

You will promote a diverse and inclusive environment, prioritizing the wellbeing of your team.

You will manage key assignments and business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery.

You will support planning performance and contribute to company goals.

You will ensure projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.

You will lead the application of planning/scheduling methods, techniques, and tools.

You will have a good knowledge of planning/scheduling, EVM, and project controls methodologies.

You will advise on complex requirements and communicate analyses effectively.

You will manage planning/scheduling for medium/high complexity projects/programmes.

You will play a key role in multidisciplinary teams, creating plans and analyzing trends.

You will lead and develop a team of planning professionals.

You will maintain up-to-date industry knowledge and expertise in schedule management tools and software.

You will provide timely and effective advice to clients.

You will understand data management and ensure accuracy in schedule inputs and reports.

You will manage assistant and planning managers as required.

You will persuade, influence, and build relationships with colleagues and clients.

You will develop talent and deliver persuasive presentations.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

You will support negotiations and business development, ensuring due diligence.

You will contribute to strategic planning for your business unit, creating a sustainable future.

You will uphold Mace's values, making a positive impact on people, clients, and the planet.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

You will support your project team, foster knowledge sharing, and network actively.

You will develop effective communication and collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

Experience as a Primavera P6 project planner on large civil engineering/infrastructure projects, ideally for a tier 1 contractor or client-side consultancy.

A construction-related degree (civil/structural engineering, construction/project management, or equivalent).

Digital savvy, capable of building client relationships and leading motivated teams.

Experience with large projects/programmes.

A background in construction or project management, eager to grow your career.

Experience managing multiple projects.

Mentoring and upskilling inexperienced planners.

Implementing planning principles within project management communities.

Working with diverse stakeholders.

Planning complex infrastructure projects and summarizing schedules at portfolio level.

Experience with construction projects such as living accommodations, offices, workshops, sports facilities, and infrastructure.

Familiarity with planning software like Microsoft Project and Asta Power Project.

Proficiency in P6 (P6 pro and P6 EPPM Web).

Managing large data sets, schedule import/export, risk analysis, and configuration management in P6.

Membership in professional bodies (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) or equivalent.

Deep expertise in property or infrastructure project management.

Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Leadership experience in managing large teams and stakeholder relationships.

Awareness of how sustainability and carbon considerations influence projects.

Mace values diversity and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. We also offer flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options where suitable.